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"Although that old woman loves to stir things up sometimes, I have to admit—this time, she did the right thing."

"If she hadn't put this issue in front of me, I might have continued to avoid facing it."

Su Yu gave a self-deprecating laugh. "Honestly, I'm not always as decisive as I seem."

"It's not just with you. Like with Sister Nannan, I've never given a real answer either."

"Looking back, this kind of delay and indecision might be even more hurtful."

"Young Master..."

Shui Lingguang's beautiful eyes shimmered, her rosy lips trembling slightly.

Su Yu smiled gently. "Alright, that's enough about this. You get what I mean."

He softly ruffled Shui Lingguang's long hair, chuckling. "From now on, I won't run away anymore."

"...Mm."

Shui Lingguang wanted to say more, but in the end, all her feelings turned into a single word.

She was pulled into Su Yu's arms, quietly leaning against his warmth.

In this moment, she seemed to lose the ability to speak, not knowing what to say or how to say it.

But she was genuinely delighted, an indescribable happiness.

Even now, it all felt unreal, as if she were still dreaming.

Is all of this really happening?

The thing she had always hoped for—now that it was finally here—brought a shock and joy beyond words.

But the warmth of his embrace, and the masculine scent she breathed in—it was all so vivid and real.

Resting against his broad chest, Shui Lingguang finally felt at ease.

Everything was real.

In the vast, solemn hall, two figures leaned into each other for a long, long time.

No one knew how much time had passed. When Shui Lingguang finally left Su Yu's embrace, her pretty face was flushed bright red.

Her clear, snow-like eyes shimmered with emotion, overflowing with tenderness.

Su Yu gently stroked her deep blue hair, then turned his gaze back to the glowing orb on the stone platform.

He stepped forward, drawing closer to the platform. The scene before him became clearer.

On the wide octagonal stone table, a radiant sphere floated in the air.

Through the dazzling brilliance on its surface, he could faintly make out exquisite shapes within.

With a flick of his finger, the light shield covering the stone platform dissipated. Instantly, icy blue light flared brilliantly.

A wave of pure, bone-chilling cold swept out, accompanied by a powerful pressure that was nearly overwhelming.

Even with Su Yu's current strength, he couldn't help but take several steps back before he could steady himself.

At that moment, Shui Lingguang's gentle voice sounded from beside him, tinged with seriousness. "The godbone's energy is vast and domineering, Young Master. You mustn't be careless."

Her beautiful eyes fixed on the orb, Shui Lingguang's slender hand gripped Su Yu's arm, worry in her gaze.

Su Yu patted her hand and replied softly, "Thanks for the warning. I know what I'm doing."

"Lingguang, how do I fuse with this?"

Shui Lingguang said, "Fusing with a godbone isn't much different from fusing with an ordinary soul bone—it's just that the godbone's energy is far stronger and the requirements are much higher."

"To ensure a successor can successfully fuse with the godbone, the Ice Phoenix lineage has its own secret methods..."

Her voice faded to a murmur by the end.

Su Yu smiled. "Lingguang, I'll be in your care, then."

She nodded, her face turning even redder.

Su Yu gave a soft laugh, then his eyes grew serious. Enduring the pressure from the godbone, he moved forward.

Behind him, the Ice Emperor appeared—seven red and one gold soul rings shining brilliantly.

With his ultimate martial soul activated, his aura surged, and the repulsive force from the godbone lessened noticeably.

Standing before the stone platform, Su Yu gently touched it. As his ultimate ice soul power spread out, the godbone seemed to sense it, and its light dimmed considerably.

The true appearance of the godbone was revealed.

It was a miraculous skeleton, almost identical to a human's.

Skull, neck, limbs, torso, ribs, hands—even the ankles.

Everything was perfectly complete.

Even the number of ribs matched a human exactly.

"What a marvel of nature," Su Yu exclaimed in awe.

No matter how high the quality of an ordinary soul bone, they all paled in comparison to this godbone.

That something born of heaven and earth could match the human body so perfectly and completely was truly incredible.

Even more remarkable, the godbone was fundamentally different from soul bones—it wasn't a solid object, but a solidified form of pure energy.

In other words, after fusing with the godbone, it wouldn't remain an external object like a soul bone.

The godbone would fully integrate into the body, strengthening it from within, merging perfectly.

It was a fundamental transformation.

Unlike soul bones, it wouldn't drop upon death, nor would fusing a godbone prevent one from fusing soul bones in the future.

The godbone enhanced the body itself, transforming it from the inside out.

Its value was beyond measure.

If not, the Ice God wouldn't have left it behind and ordered the Ice Phoenix lineage to guard it for generations.

This godbone absolutely deserved such protection. Without further hesitation, Su Yu leapt onto the stone platform. As if summoned, the godbone—once nearly two meters tall—transformed into countless streaks of icy blue light, shooting into Su Yu's body.

In an instant, icy blue radiance burst from every pore, with indescribable waves of energy surging out. Su Yu's body trembled with the raw power flooding his system, his muscles tensing as he struggled to contain it.

Diamond Body—Activate!

Vast Ocean—Activate!

Dragon God's Seal—Activate!

Su Yu triggered all three of his greatest defenses. Facing a godly artifact like the godbone, he dared not be careless. Yet even so, the power of the godbone far exceeded his expectations. Even with his Vast Ocean technique, the torrent of energy pouring in was still more than he could bear.

"Ah!!!"

Su Yu couldn't help but cry out in pain as bone-chilling cold erupted from his pores, ice crystals spreading rapidly over his body. His skin burned with an icy fire, every nerve screaming in agony.

"Young Master!" Shui Lingguang exclaimed, worry etched on her delicate face. Next second, she bit her lip, her eyes determined. Her ice-blue palace gown slipped to the floor as she opened her arms, embracing Su Yu tightly.

The moment their bare skin touched, a jolt of electricity seemed to pass between them. Shui Lingguang's cool, soft body pressed against Su Yu's, her ample breasts cushioning his chest. She wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him closer.

"Let me help you, Young Master," she whispered, her breath hot against his ear. "My Ice Phoenix techniques can channel the godbone's power."

Su Yu groaned as Shui Lingguang began to move against him, her hips rolling in a sensual rhythm. He could feel her slick heat enveloping him, their bodies joining as one. With each thrust, the icy energy coursing through him seemed to find a new path, flowing between them.

Shui Lingguang's fingers dug into Su Yu's back as she cried out, her inner walls clenching around him. The Ice Phoenix's sacred techniques worked their magic, transforming the painful cold into waves of ecstasy. Su Yu felt his control slipping, overcome by the dual sensations of the godbone's energy and Shui Lingguang's warm.

Their bodies moved together in perfect synchronization, the platform beneath them frosting over with delicate ice crystals. Shui Lingguang's moans echoed through the chamber, mingling with Su Yu's grunts of pleasure. The air around them crackled with ethereal energy, blue light pulsing in time with their passionate rhythm.

As they neared their peak, the godbone's power surged to new heights. Su Yu felt it filling every cell of his body, no longer painful but exhilarating. Shui Lingguang threw her head back, crying out in ecstasy as her climax washed over her. The walls of her sacred cave fluttered around Su Yu, milking him of his essence.

With a final, powerful thrust, Su Yu found his own release. As waves of pleasure crashed over him, he felt the last of the godbone's energy settle into place within his body. They collapsed together on the icy platform, panting and entwined, their bodies glowing with a soft blue light.

.....

Howls of agony echoed, resentment filling the sky.

Blood-red clouds blotted out the sun. As far as the eye could see, the sea was stained crimson.

"What a delicious taste..."

Ye Yeshui, dressed in blood-red robes, greedily absorbed the bloody miasma, her crimson eyes sparkling with delight.

"I'm terrifyingly strong now!"